Jason Goliath: ‘Comedy Saved Me'

HOW the comedian went from a failed business and feeling hopeless to becoming one of the biggest names in local comedy.

- El Broide

MANY comedians have been victim to depression. Stars such as Robin Williams, Wayne Brady and Stephan Fry may have been masters of the laugh, but in reality were or are broken inside. 

They could bring an immense amount of joy to the world, but not to their own lives. However, this was the total opposite for Jason Goliath. Comedy saved him. The art made him a better, happier person and he couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to make people laugh every day. Jason always had dreams and aspirations. He started his professional career as an in-store announcer and subsequently became the youngest marketing manager Massmart has ever had at that time. However, being the go-getter that he is, Jason wanted more. He left the company and started his own business in the insurance game. But things soon took a turn for the worse. His company tanked and was ultimately blacklisted, his parents filed for divorce for the second time and his girlfriend at the time left him to marry his best friend. This was the moment when Jason lost control of his life.